First time playing COS, PC ideas help (2014 rules)
Hi there, we’re currently finishing off a campaign we’re playing and will be starting COS in a few months. We’ve been told we’re playing 2014 rules which changes things a bit in terms of race selection as I would want to capitalise on the race/class synergy to try and optimise my build but I’m not sure on what race I would want, haven’t thought about class yet I’m just focusing on race at the moment until we get nearer the time and others have an idea about what they’d want in terms of class.
First - I love the thought of playing a Dhampir that has real destain for Strahd and tries to suppress their vampire side but the urges are often too strong to control and will distance themselves from society to keep others safe from themselves.
Second - I’ve always wanted to play an Aasimar but haven’t quite found a campaign it would fit, it feels right for Strahd because of the radiant damage and could make a proper tanky paladin, but I’m not sure if it would be the best race to take. Thinking I could make something that’s almost a monster hunter type feel (Geralt) or a fallen angel that has been abandoned by their celestial guide and is being influenced under the guise of a false guide of sorts that is leading them to corruption, promising them power in exchange for their servitude.
Couple of the ideas could be quite similar, im very influenced by ‘The Lost Boys’ with my character concept thinking!
These are just very very vague, initial ideas at the moment, just need to bounce them off others to get a feel to see if they’d be worth playing or exploring. I’m open to suggestions from others who have played COS. TIA xx